Georgian parliament chair discusses prospects for closer ties, security matters in Spain
Georgian parliament speaker Shalva Papuashvili on Wednesday met with Meritxell Batet, the president of the congress of deputies of Spain. Photo: parliament press office
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Georgian parliament speaker Shalva Papuashvili and members of his delegation on Wednesday discussed prospects for closer cooperation with the Spanish legislative body, Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations and security challenges sparked by ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict with senior Spanish lawmakers in Madrid.
In a meeting with Meritxell Batet, the president of the congress of deputies of Spain, Papuashvili thanked the official for her support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and a related resolution adopted by the foreign affairs committee of the chamber of deputies of Spain.
Pleased to meet @meritxell_batet, President of @Congreso_Es. As we celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations, we explore avenues for deeper cooperation. Having shared values and respect to the rules-based international order, we work together to build a common peaceful future. pic.twitter.com/VThs2n0XbG
— Shalva Papuashvili ???????? (@shpapuashvili) November 23, 2022
After discussing prospects of further strengthening ties, including between sectoral committees and friendship groups, the Georgian official noted the visit of Spanish lawmakers to Georgia in July.
The sides welcomed the “growing dynamics” of cooperation in bilateral and multilateral formats over the past 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, and discussed challenges posed to the South Caucasus region and Europe in general by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
???????????????????? Un placer recibir en el @Congreso_Es al presidente del @Geoparliament, @shpapuashvili.
— Meritxell Batet (@meritxell_batet) November 23, 2022
Compartimos el convencimiento de que el multilateralismo y la unidad en la defensa de los valores democráticos son la clave para afrontar las amenazas globales contemporáneas. pic.twitter.com/iJR1w7NCzq
Following the discussion of Georgian authorities’ work to meet the European Union’s conditions for granting the country its membership candidate status, Batet pledged Spain would continue to “strongly support” the country’s European future.
Enjoyed an interesting discussion with members of the Foreign and EU Affairs Committees of the @Congreso_Es on ????????-???????? ties, ????????’s reforms on EU membership path & the Black Sea security environment. We are committed to strengthening parl. ties, incl. among the committees @pmklose pic.twitter.com/cozBGc1tKg
— Shalva Papuashvili ???????? (@shpapuashvili) November 23, 2022
Before the meeting, Papuashvili also discussed bilateral cooperation with chairpersons and members of the foreign and European affairs committees of the House of Representatives of Spain.
Expressing gratitude for their support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, the Georgian delegation discussed prospects for the country’s European integration, security challenges and the implementation process of the EU conditions.